Talons pick up QB John Dutton - One of league's best All-Time

Tuesday March 12, 2013

Former Cleveland Gladiators starter No. 12 on list of 25 best in league history

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Talons have been assigned one of the league’s all-time great quarterbacks, who will be competing to run the offense in the Talon’s second season. John Dutton, 37, comes in time for the 2013 season.

“We are excited to get a veteran player of John’s caliber to come in and help us maintain the momentum we had during our inaugural season,” owner David Lynd said. “We did not take the first quarterback that came along as we wanted to find a leader for the team that exemplifies our organizations’ goals and values along with that of the culture here in San Antonio. John is a devout Christian with a family of 6 (who is looking to take up roots in San Antonio and become the face of your San Antonio Talons. His statistics on the field speak for themselves but I think the people of San Antonio will be equally as impressed with the kind of human being that John is.”

Dutton, formerly with the Cleveland Gladiators, was named one of the “Greatest 25 Quarterbacks in AFL History” last year by the Arena Football League’s Silver Anniversary Committee. Dutton came in No. 12.

“John’s leadership and proven success on the field is exactly what we want and need as we head into the 2013 season,” head coach Lee Johnson said. “The addition of John to our roster only raises our expectations for an exciting and successful season.”

The two-time ArenaBowl champion led the San Jose SaberCats to a title in ArenaBowl XVI. Three years later he led the Colorado Crush to victory in ArenaBowl XIX. Dutton joined the Cleveland Gladiators in 2010 and set franchise records for passing yards in a season with 5,104 and passing touchdowns with 100.

Dutton was a backup quarterback at the University of Texas before transferring to Nevada where he helped the Wolf Pack win two Big West titles.

San Antonio Talons

The San Antonio Talons are entering into their second season in the Arena Football League (AFL). The team was moved to San Antonio from Tulsa, OK in 2012 and won the AFL’s Central Division title, as well as hosted their first AFL playoff game in the 2012 season. For more information or to inquire about season tickets please call 210.227.TEAM.